PMIC - Battery Management

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
BQ29209DRBT

BQ29209DRBT

Texas Instruments

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 2CELL 8SON

1053

AP9214L-AD-HSBR-7

AP9214L-AD-HSBR-7

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL 6UDFN

0

S-8250BAK-I6T1U

S-8250BAK-I6T1U

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL SNT-6A

0

LC05111C02MTTTG

LC05111C02MTTTG

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL 6WDFN

3497

S-8213AAI-I6T1U

S-8213AAI-I6T1U

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 2-3CL SNT-6A

0

AP9101CAK-AJTRG1

AP9101CAK-AJTRG1

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL SOT25

0

S-8241ACBMC-GCBT2G

S-8241ACBMC-GCBT2G

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CEL SOT23-5

0

BQ27421YZFT-G1B

BQ27421YZFT-G1B

Texas Instruments

IC BATT FUEL GAUGE LICO2 9DSBGA

2559

BQ296111DSGT

BQ296111DSGT

Texas Instruments

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 2-4CEL 8WSON

996

BQ26220PW

BQ26220PW

Texas Instruments

IC BATT MON LI-ION 1CELL 8TSSOP

4221

AD7280AWBSTZ

AD7280AWBSTZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON LI-ION 1-6CEL 48LQFP

7

S-8244AAFFN-CEFT2U

S-8244AAFFN-CEFT2U

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1-4CEL 8MSOP

0

LTC1558CS8-3.3#TRPBF

LTC1558CS8-3.3#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BAT PWR MGMT NIC CAD 1C 8SOIC

0

BQ2060A-E619DBQG4

BQ2060A-E619DBQG4

Texas Instruments

IC GAS GAUGE MULT 28SSOP/QSOP

0

AP9214L-AC-HSBR-7

AP9214L-AC-HSBR-7

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL 6UDFN

12000

S-8254ABCFT-TB-G

S-8254ABCFT-TB-G

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 3-4C 16TSSOP

0

S-8254BCHFT-TB-U

S-8254BCHFT-TB-U

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT PROTECTION 16TSSOP

0

S-8254ABFFT-TB-G

S-8254ABFFT-TB-G

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 3-4C 16TSSOP

0

MAX6429EIUR-T

MAX6429EIUR-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON MULT-CHEM 1C SOT23-3

2500

MM3860AL3ZRE

MM3860AL3ZRE

Mitsumi Electric Company

IC, ONE CELL, BATTERY PROTECTION

0

PMIC - Battery Management

1. Overview

Power Management Integrated Circuits (PMICs) with Battery Management functionality are specialized semiconductor devices designed to monitor, control, and optimize battery operations in electronic systems. These ICs handle critical tasks including charging control, discharge regulation, capacity monitoring, and safety protection. Their importance has grown exponentially with the proliferation of portable electronics, electric vehicles, and energy-harvesting systems, where battery efficiency and safety are paramount.

2. Major Types & Functional Classification

TypeFunctional FeaturesApplication Examples
Battery Charge Management ICsSupport Li-ion/Polymer, NiMH, and lead-acid chemistries; implement CC/CV charging, thermal regulationSmartphones, power banks
Fuel Gauge ICsImpedance tracking, voltage-based SOC estimation, data loggingLaptops, medical devices
Battery Protection ICsOvervoltage, overcurrent, short-circuit, and temperature protectionE-bikes, battery packs
Power Path Management ICsDynamic power distribution between charger and system loadTablets, drones

3. Structure & Composition

A typical PMIC Battery Management IC integrates:

  • Analog Front-End (AFE) with precision ADC/DAC
  • Digital control logic (state machines or embedded microcontrollers)
  • Communication interfaces (I2C, SMBus, SPI)
  • High-side/low-side MOSFET drivers
  • Temperature sensing elements
  • Non-volatile memory for calibration data

Advanced packages (QFN, BGA) enable high integration while maintaining thermal performance.

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterTypical RangeImportance
Charging Current Range100mA - 5ADetermines charge speed and battery size compatibility
SOC Estimation Accuracy 1-5%Impacts runtime prediction reliability
Quiescent Current1-20 ACrucial for standby power efficiency
Communication Speed400kHz - 3.4MHz (I2C)Affects system responsiveness
Operating Temperature-40 C to +125 CDetermines environmental robustness

5. Application Fields

  • Consumer Electronics: Smartphones (Apple iPhone PMICs), Smartwatches (Fitbit Charge series)
  • Medical Devices: Portable ultrasound machines (Philips Lumify), infusion pumps
  • Automotive: EV battery packs (Tesla Model 3 BMS), start-stop systems
  • Industrial: Robotics (Boston Dynamics Atlas), energy storage systems

6. Leading Manufacturers & Products

ManufacturerRepresentative ProductKey Features
Texas InstrumentsBQ25790Single-chip solution with USB PD 3.0, 3.5A charging
Analog DevicesMAX17055ModelGauge m3 algorithm, 60s runtime prediction
STMicroelectronicsSTM32F051xCortex-M0 core with integrated Li-ion charger
NXP SemiconductorsPF1550PMIC for i.MX8 processors with dynamic voltage scaling

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations:

  • Battery chemistry compatibility (Li-ion requires CC/CV profile)
  • System voltage requirements (USB PD needs 5-20V support)
  • Form factor constraints (Wearable devices demand WCSP packages)
  • Communication protocol compatibility (I2C vs. SMBus vs. HDQ)
  • Safety certifications (UL 1642 for lithium batteries)
  • Software ecosystem (development tools and reference designs)

Example: For a 2-cell Li-ion notebook battery, select a multi-cell fuel gauge (e.g., BQ30z55) with SHA-256 authentication and PC companion software support.

8. Industry Trends

  • Integration of wireless charging (Qi standard) with battery management
  • Adoption of AI algorithms for adaptive charging profiles
  • Development of ultra-low-power PMICs for IoT edge devices
  • Increase in ASIL-D rated automotive-grade PMICs for EVs
  • Transition to 3D packaging for higher functional density
  • Growing adoption of battery health analysis (BHA) algorithms
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